Elijah Odetokun

Education: Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, Nigeria (2014-2020) London School of Journalism (2023-2024) Foundation for Investigative Journalism (2020) AIPS (2021) Reuters (2021) Google News Initiative (2024)

Experience: Daily Times Nigeria (2020) OmaSports (2020-2021) El Futbolero (2021) Sports Brief (2022-2024) Legit (2024 - present)

Awards: Sports Brief Rookie of the Year 2023. Legit.ng Sport's Desk MVP of the Year 2024.

Elijah Odetokun is a Nigerian sports editor at Legit.ng. He has six years of working experience and holds a Bachelor of Agriculture from the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, and a Diploma in Freelance and Sports Writing from the London School of Journalism. He has covered major Super Eagles games, including FIFA World Cup qualifiers. Email: elijah.odetokun@corp.legit.ng.

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Ademola Lookman shares what Diego Simeone told him before his goal vs Man United

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Diego Simeone reacts as Lookman ends goal drought against Manchester United

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Galatasaray coach reacts after Barcelona thrash Victor Osimhen-led team 4-1

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UEFA Champions League: Mysterious cat predicts Atletico Madrid vs Manchester United

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Key stat proves Osimhen’s value to Galatasaray ahead of Barcelona Champions League clash

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Comparing Osimhen’s salary to Barcelona’s highest-paid player ahead of Champions League tie

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Updated 2026 Ballon d’Or rankings two weeks before award ceremony in London

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The 2026 Ballon d’Or ceremony moves to London on October 26, honouring Stanley Matthews, as Harry Kane leads a tight 2026 race with Yamal, Messi and Mbappe.

Diego Simeone sends message to Ademola Lookman ahead of Manchester United clash

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Diego Simeone backs Ademola Lookman to regain form at Atletico Madrid, citing his work ethic and ability as he faces Manchester United in the Champions League.

2026 FIFA World Cup winner hails Osimhen ahead of Champions League clash Barcelona

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Barcelona defender Pau Cubarsi calls Victor Osimhen one of the world’s best strikers as Galatasaray prepare to host the Catalan side in the Champions League.

UEFA Champions League: Galatasaray coach sends Victor Osimhen warning to Barcelona

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Galatasaray assistant coach Ismael Garcia Gomez says Victor Osimhen is fit and ready to exploit Barcelona’s high line in Tuesday’s Champions League clash.

Victor Osimhen spotted driving ₦800m Ferrari 296 GTB to training ahead of Barcelona clash

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Victor Osimhen arrives at Galatasaray training in an ₦800 million Ferrari 296 GTB as he returns to fitness ahead of the Champions League clash with Barcelona.

Austin Jay-Jay Okocha names his Champions League and Ballon d'Or favourites

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Jay Jay Okocha backs Kylian Mbappé for the 2026 Ballon d’Or and names Manchester City, Barcelona and Bayern Munich among his top Champions League favourites.

Enzo Maresca speaks after Man City win 1st game since 114 charges guilty verdict

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Manchester City beat Liverpool 3-0 at Anfield as Erling Haaland, Jeremy Doku and Rayan Cherki scored, with Enzo Maresca praising players’ response to pressure.

Osimhen, Lookman, other Super Eagles stars on Champions League duty on matchday 2

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Champions League returns with Nigerian stars this week: Osimhen faces Barcelona, Lookman meets Manchester United, while Moses Usor and Christian Nwachukwu feature.

More money for NFF as CAF President increases annual support funds for African countries

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CAF President Patrice Motsepe raises annual funding for all 54 African associations to help cover administrative costs and invest in grassroots development.

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